Week 22MORE THAN 500 BEAUTY BRANDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ARE RECOGNIZED AS CRUELTY-FREEMEANING THESE INNOVATIVE COMPANIES:1. Don’t conduct or commission new animal testing2. Only use new ingredients when human safety can be established without animal testing3. Don’t sell cosmetic products in countries requiring animal testingHOW DO THEY DO IT?1. USING EXISTING, SAFE INGREDIENTSCompanies can create fabulous, new CRUELTY-FREE products by choosing from more than 5,000 established ingredients— no animal testing needed!2. USING PROVEN NON-ANIMAL SAFETY TESTS

Did you know that mice have facial expressions that communicate their mood to others? They are incredibly clean with specific areas for storing food, going to the washroom, and sleeping. Mice are social, have a large appetite, play dead when they sense danger and can empathize with others. A mouse is generally not happy when alone and flourishes in the company of another!

Week 20In developmental toxicity tests, as many as 660 adult and baby rabbits can be killed to test cosmetic or other chemicals. The mother is force-fed chemicals throughout her pregnancy killed just before her due date and her pups removed from her womb to look for abnormalities. Help us end these and other hideous tests! #BeCrueltyFree!

Week 19Did you know that rabbits are social, intelligent, and inquisitive? They lick to show affection and need constant companionship so they don't get lonely. They purr just like cats and when they’re happy, they express joy by jumping, twisting and flicking their feet!

Week 18Did you know that guinea pigs are very affectionate, curious by nature, and incredibly sensitive to loud noises? They can accurately remember their tracks and are agile swimmers. Guinea pigs squeal, chirp, rumble, and purr to express themselves and they stretch out when happy and relaxed!

Week 17Did you know that without companions, rats can become lonely and depressed? They're happy in groups, called a mischief, and when playing they can make laughter sounds. They like sleeping curled up together, and dream just like us.

Week 16This week Professor Rabbit teaches us what 'cruelty-free' really means. Help the BeCrueltyFree team put an end to animal testing for cosmetics by signing the pledge. See here for a list of cruelty free products that can be purchased in Taiwan!

This week Professor Rabbit teaches us about what can lurk behind 'cruelty-free' labeling. Help the BeCrueltyFree team put an end to animal testing for cosmetics by signing the pledge. See here for a list of cruelty free products that can be purchased in Taiwan!

Last week we learned that chemicals are tested on rats & mice during the LD50 test to see how much is needed to kill 50% of the group. This week Prof. Rabbit will teach us more about why these tests are cruel, unreliable & out-dated! Help the BeCrueltyFree team put an end to animal testing for cosmetics by signing the pledge.

This week's lesson is on the LD50 Test, brought to you by Prof. Rabbit. Learn more about why these tests are cruel, unreliable & out-dated! Help the BeCrueltyFree team put an end to animal testing for cosmetics by signing the pledge.